KODIKO Custom Rods

07/31/2026

Latest off the bench. 11'7 5wt Beulah Platinum Spey.

06/27/2026

Sneak Peek at the next project on the bench.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

02/10/2026

Latest Build off the bench. CTS 13' 8wt Spey Affinity SK in the Panther paint finish (the metallic flake really pops in the sunlight). Customer wanted a 'Fall' themed build to match with a Loop COTW Classic in 'Fall Orange', thinking the orange dyed maple burl reel seat and grip accents will go nicely. 5 colour thread fade wraps on the ferrule and signature wraps adds to the 'fall' theme.

01/15/2026

Was given the challenge of restoring this Bamboo rod. These rods were mass produced after WW2 and were very commonly found at most hardware/sporting goods stores. This one was in decent shape but still required some TLC. A couple sections were delaminating, split ferrules, and missing guides. Decided to go with a modern guide spacing and sizes so this rod could be fished as either a fly rod set up or casting rod set up. Cleaned up the rod case, repaired a couple cracks, and felt lined the box to give it some 'class'.

12/16/2025

One of my favorite parts of rod building, watching the cork and wood come to life.

10/05/2025

Good haul for a quick wander with the dog.

08/26/2025

Was gifted some Cholla Cactus skeletons by some good friends in Arizona, this is my first attempt at casting and turning it for reel seats.